Solution Tech Support Ad Alert Solution Tech Support A staff member at TINA.org recently received a call from someone claiming to be a tech support specialist. The conversation went something like this: THEM (staticky connection, blocked phone number,…
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American Breast Cancer Foundation Ad Alert American Breast Cancer Foundation The American Breast Cancer Foundation was recently named to a list of America’s worst charities by The Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting. The charity solicits donations…
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Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Retailer removes all U.S.-origin claims from its products and makes several commitments in response to FTC inquiry.
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Genexa ‘Clean’ Medicine Ad Alert Genexa ‘Clean’ Medicine Self-regulatory body finds “clean” medicine company playing dirty.
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Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Ad Alert Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Eagle-eyed TINA.org reader spots fee hidden in fine print.
American Bicycle Group Ad Alert American Bicycle Group Company makes changes to its made in the USA marketing following FTC inquiry.
Taco Bell Sued to Get Stuffed Ad Alert Taco Bell Sued to Get Stuffed Lawsuit accuses fast-food chain of falsely advertising amount of ingredients in some of its offerings.
Taking the Shine Off Homeaglow’s ‘$19 Cleaning Service’ Ad Alert Taking the Shine Off Homeaglow’s ‘$19 Cleaning Service’ The bottom line? Prepare to pay more.
Subway’s Steak and Cheese Sandwiches Ad Alert Subway’s Steak and Cheese Sandwiches Chain faces lawsuit over meat filling representations.
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